Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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